Phoebe Shipton
Royal St George’s, based in nearby Sandwich, is set to host the 149th golf championship in July 2020.
This will be the 15th time Royal St George’s has hosted the event. The last time was in 2011, when Darren Clarke lifted the claret jug.
Royal St George’s hosted in 1894, which was the first time the competition was held outside of Scotland.
Author Ian Fleming featured the club in his 1959 novel Goldfinger under the name Royal St Marks.
The course features one of the deepest bunkers in championship golf. Nicknamed “Himalaya,” at 40 feet deep and set into a dune, the bunker is a formidable sight for any player.
Book ahead for the Open at Royal St George’s 2020
- Book your tickets for the Open at Royal St George’s 12-19 July 2020
- Browse accommodation, take a look at the rental properties available during the competition
- Explore the course the players will face in 2020, visit Royal St George’s website to take a look.
Need a place to stay for the 2020 Golf Open?
Book your accommodation near to the course. We have a range of luxury cottages suiting any party size or budget. Some locations are less than a mile from the course, so you’ll never miss a second of the action. Some of our properties will be available exclusively for The Open in 2020. Here’s a look at what we’re offering.
Victory, Kingsdown (7 miles from course)
Formerly a fisherman’s pub on Kingsdown beach. The Victory is a much loved coastal retreat at the end of the White Cliffs of Dover and 1.5 hours from London. The Victory has a Nordic theme inside with wood panelling and painted floorboards. It has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8-10 comfortably.
